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If you have found yourself asking, "What is a personal injury lawyer?" the attorneys at Ponce Law are here to help. This legal professional is essential to securing fair compensation after an accident while protecting the victim’s rights. If you or your loved one was hurt, you need objective guidance while you focus on recovery. Stick with us to learn...

Learn what subrogation means in a Tennessee personal injury claim, why health insurance, TennCare, Medicare, and workers’ compensation may seek reimbursement, and how the made whole doctrine can affect your settlement. What is subrogation? Subrogation is a legal right that allows an insurance company or benefit provider to seek reimbursement for money it paid because of someone else’s negligence. For...

What is a statute of repose? A statute of repose is a law that sets a hard deadline to file a lawsuit based on when something was built, sold, or completed—not when the injury happens. It cuts off the right to sue completely after a certain number of years, even if you didn’t know about the problem or injury. This...

Introduction If you’ve been injured in Nashville or anywhere in Tennessee and received (or expect to receive) a settlement, one of the most common questions is: “Do I have to pay taxes on my personal injury settlement?” At Ponce Law, our Nashville personal injury attorneys frequently help clients understand not just their case—but what happens after a settlement. This guide...

By Michael Ponce of Ponce Law [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.poncelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ponce-Law-TIN-Segment-10.29.2025.mp4"][/video] Cycling in Tennessee is growing as a way to commute, stay fit, and explore our communities. However, many motorists don’t fully appreciate cyclists’ rights, and many cyclists don’t know their protections and obligations under the law. As both a longtime cyclist (formerly a racer) and a plaintiff’s injury attorney, I...

By Ponce Law | Tennessee Personal Injury Attorneys What Is the Medical Bill Presumption in Tennessee? When someone is injured in Tennessee, they have a right to recover the reasonable and necessary costs of their medical treatment. To simplify proof of those expenses, the Tennessee Legislature created the medical bill presumption. Under the medical bill presumption, if an injured person...